Virginia Historical Society
14 documents
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Pay and Clothing for the Troops
Henry Knox, Secretary at War, requests an account of clothing on hand from LtCol Henry Jackson. Noted the U.S. was not responsible for the defective methods of payment by contractors. Mentioned …
Henry Knox Papers. -
Knox Sends Commissions for Officers
Enclosed commissions for officers. Notwithstanding, troops were disbanded by Act of Congress, but believed the commissions would be useful to Jackson.
Henry Knox Papers. -
Claims Denied
Joseph Howell, Office of Army Accounts, informs Senator William Grayson of the reasons for denying the claims of members of the Virginia Line. Paperwork was improperly filed. Mentioned Capt. Heth …
Henry Knox Papers. -
Protection of the Frontier Inhabitants
Knox discusses the measures be taken to protect the inhabitants of the western territory from the depredations of Indians.
Wellford Family Papers -
Surgeon General's Compensation
Request for a decision regarding Surgeon General's (Doctor Wellford's) compensation. Washington wants to know of his professional abilities. Advances $500 to this officer.
Wellford Family Papers -
Politics, appointments, and Indian wars
Secretary Knox acknowledges Carrington's recommendations for appointments into the army and shares his personal views on politics and Indian wars. Asks about the state of the government in Virginia …
Henry Knox Papers. -
Forwarded report from Board of Treasury
Knox forwards a report from the Board of Treasury to Colonel Edward Carrington. Carrington intends to use the information to aid the claim of Nathaniel Greene's widow.
Henry Knox Papers. -
Contracts with Banks
Discussed newspaper article that cited a contract falsely closed and was not left open for competition.
Edward Carrington Papers. -
Orders from Secretary of War
Secretary Knox orders Captain Preston to proceed to Point Pleasant, the mouth of the Great Henhawa River. He is to meet with Major General Anthony Wayne for further orders, then proceed with …
Preston Family Papers -
Samuel and Joseph Sterett Agreement
This appears to be a draft agreement designating the responsibilities of Samuel and Joseph Sterett to act as agents for the construction of a frigate in Baltimore.
Mercer FamilyPapers -
Recommendation of Doctor Balfour
Truxton reaffirms his recommendation of Doctor Balfour for the position of Surgeon on the frigate "Constellation." He notes that he has received a letter from General Wilkinson who also speaks of …
Sara Henderson Smith Papers. -
Legal Appointment to Rank
Lee has reviewed congressional documents and is of the opinion that only a Captain or Subaltern of the line can be appointed a Brigade Major or Inspector. Those offices can, however, be held …
Henry Knox Papers. -
Formal Appointment Letter, Request Reply
Appoints Custis as Colonel, requests acceptance/declination. Will inform Custis of other officers ranking later.
Custis Family Papers
